{"id":6906,"date":"2011-04-27T20:04:43","date_gmt":"2011-04-28T04:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stellerschool712.org\/flash\/?p=6906"},"modified":"2011-04-27T20:04:43","modified_gmt":"2011-04-28T04:04:43","slug":"fall-2011-intensives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellerschool712.org\/main\/fall-2011-intensives\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall 2011 Intensives"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earth Art – Alayne<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a muddy, rugged, time consuming, and hysically demanding art experience.\u00c2\u00a0 Camp out in the wilderness, while you learn how to dig for natural clay, mix clay using your feet, create natural ceramic forms and slips, build an outdoor kiln, build and maintain a consistent fire, and more.\u00c2\u00a0 We will also build large scale installation sculptures out of natural found materials, create natural pigments for painting, plus partake in some fine campfire culinary arts, and more.\u00c2\u00a0 If you enjoy nature art, then you will love this new perspective on it.\u00c2\u00a0 You must be willing to get out there with the mud between your toes and camp out in the rain or sunshine<\/p>\n

Hiking around Anchorage \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Bob<\/strong>
\n
\nGrade Level:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 8-12<\/p>\n

Course Length: Intensive<\/p>\n

One of the best parts of living in Alaska is the ability to enjoy the outdoors. One of the best parts of living in Anchorage is the fact that nature is literally minutes away. We will be taking advantage of this during our intensive. We will be exploring the trails in our own backyard through day hikes and adventures.<\/p>\n

Credit Count: P.E. or Elective credit<\/p>\n

Service Learning Intensive<\/strong>
\nGrade Level: 7-12
\nCredit: .25 Elective
\nInstructor: Danielle<\/p>\n

Students in this intensive will participate in volunteer projects for several different organizations and will learn about the social issues that give rise to the need for those organizations. Some of the topics we will explore are hunger, homelessness, poverty, domestic violence and environmental issues. We will also explore the question of what it means to lead a civically engaged life through discussion and reflection on our volunteer experiences as well as through readings on topics in civic activity. This intensive is open to both middle and high school students, and a high level of maturity and a willingness to reflect, write, and discuss is expected.<\/p>\n

Pyrography \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Gerald<\/strong><\/p>\n

This will be a studio art intensive based upon the art of pyrography.<\/p>\n

Pyrography is the art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks
\nresulting from the controlled application of a heated object such as a
\npoker. Pyrography means “writing with fire” and is the traditional art of
\nusing a heated tip or wire to burn or scorch designs onto natural materials
\nsuch as wood or leather.<\/p>\n

Credit: Elective \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0Cost: $50<\/p>\n

Jen, Leigh Anne, Natalie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fall Intensive, 2011-12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Class:\u00c2\u00a0 Disorientation<\/p>\n

Grade Level:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 7-12 (New to Steller Students Only)<\/p>\n

Prerequisite: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 New to Steller (or started during semester 2 of this year)<\/p>\n

Course Length: 2 Weeks<\/p>\n

This intensive will get all new students good and ready to have an awesome first year at Steller.\u00c2\u00a0 Students will learn the ins and outs of what Steller is all about.\u00c2\u00a0 Activities will include:\u00c2\u00a0 Games, Discussions, Sports, Mini-Intensives, Personal Projects and much, much more.\u00c2\u00a0 Students will be working in small groups with a variety of teachers and experienced Steller Students.<\/p>\n

Credit Count: Elective Elective .25<\/p>\n

CyberFair (9-12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instructor: Jennifer<\/p>\n

Credit Count:\u00c2\u00a0 .25 Language Arts Elective or .25 Social Studies Elective<\/p>\n

Description<\/p>\n

We will participate in an award-winning and White House-endorsed program\u00c2\u00a0 called \u00e2\u20ac\u0153International Schools CyberFair\u00e2\u20ac\u009d sponsored by Global SchoolNet, a non-profit education organization that \u00e2\u20ac\u0153encourages youth to become community ambassadors by working collaboratively and using technology to share what they have learned.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d (globalschoolnet.org) Last year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s theme (2011) was \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Take Action and Unite!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d We will be researching, writing, and collaboratively publishing a website around this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s theme (2012) yet to be announced. Besides the creation of our website entry, we will interview leaders and activist involved in the theme we have chosen. Students from around the globe participate in this competition. This will require a parent\/guardian signed \u00e2\u20ac\u0153ASD Online Tools Collaboration Users Agreement.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d An announcement from the State Department:<\/p>\n

State Department Announces “Doors to Diplomacy” 2011 Web Project Competition for Middle School and High School Students<\/p>\n

Media Note<\/p>\n

Office of the Spokesman<\/p>\n

Washington, DC<\/p>\n

October 18, 2010<\/p>\n

The Department of State and the Global SchoolNet Foundation announce the 2011 “Doors to Diplomacy” award competition, recognizing the student-created Global SchoolNet Web projects that best teach others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy.<\/p>\n

To qualify, middle school and high school students will work in small teams with teacher-coaches. Projects must be completed by March 16, 2011, and winners will be announced in May 2011. Every team that enters a project will receive a special “Doors to Diplomacy” certificate recognizing their achievement. Each student member of the two winning teams \u00e2\u20ac\u201c one American and one international \u00e2\u20ac\u201c will also receive a $2,000 scholarship, and the winning coaches\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 schools will each receive a $500 cash award.<\/p>\n

Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instructor: Philip<\/p>\n

Grade Level: 9-12, other age groups upon approval.<\/p>\n

Costs: TBA:\u00c2\u00a0 $100 ?<\/p>\n

Prerequisites: none. Students must provide a mouth guard.<\/p>\n

Description: Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a grappling martial art based upon the use of proper technique and leverage to defend ones self against assailants. BJJ is used for self-defense and for sport grappling.<\/p>\n

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 is a\u00c2\u00a0martial art and a\u00c2\u00a0self-defense system that focuses on grappling\u00c2\u00a0and especially\u00c2\u00a0ground grappling. The art was derived from the\u00c2\u00a0Japanese martial art of\u00c2\u00a0Kodokan<\/a> judo<\/a> in the early 20th century.<\/p>\n

BJJ teaches that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper technique\u00e2\u20ac\u201dmost notably by applying\u00c2\u00a0joint locks and chokes to defeat the other person. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training can be used for sport grappling tournaments (gi<\/a> and no-gi) or\u00c2\u00a0self defense. Sparring<\/a> (commonly referred to as ‘rolling’) and live\u00c2\u00a0drilling play a major role in training.<\/p>\n

Jiu-Jitsu is a contact sport. Students will get bumps and bruises and may be sore from physical exertion. Students will participate in yoga, proper stretching techniques, drilling of jiu-jitsu positions, and then the application of these techniques in live rolling.\u00c2\u00a0 Self-defense techniques will also be discussed and performed.<\/p>\n

Cooking intensives<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Peer Taught
\nCooking & Baking Intensive- Kari Pedersen & Svetlana<\/p>\n

This intensive is a fun way to learn how to cook and bake. \u00c2\u00a0The course includes the basic knowledge of nutritional value of the products, safety in the kitchen information, and the history of cooking. The assignments vary from:
\n“Survival cooking: Get ready for college:”
\n“Invent your own cooking technique”
\n“Cooking with the movies”,
\n“Present your cooking show.”
\nThe class will spend plenty of time in the kitchen making and enjoying lots of delicious food.<\/p>\n

Credit: Elective
\nFee: \u00c2\u00a0depends on the cost of the dish the students are making.<\/p>\n

Troy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s<\/strong><\/p>\n

August Intensive 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frolf<\/p>\n

Grade Level: 7-12\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Course Length: 2 weeks<\/p>\n

Participants will need to bring their own frolf discs. The minimum would be a driver and a putter. If you do not already own your own frolf discs it would probably cost you about $20.00 to purchase some discs.\u00c2\u00a0 I am also open to discussion on traveling to the courses by bicycle.<\/p>\n

Frolf is an inexpensive sport that students can enjoy for a lifetime. It involves long walks while keeping your mind engaged on the activity. You get to enjoy the outdoors and at the same time lively interaction with friends while developing a skill that will always need more fine-tuning. You can always work towards a personal best.<\/p>\n

Participants will be given instruction on several ways to throw the discs and will practice through active participation in the game. There will be field trips daily to several courses of campus. I will need parent volunteers to assist in the transportation of students and also to help with the supervision on the course.<\/p>\n

Credit Count: P.E.<\/p>\n

Denali National Park\/Resurrection Trail Intensive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us this August for some backpacking and hiking in Denali National Park and the legendary Resurrection Trail on the Kenai Peninsula. Late summer is prime time for wildlife viewing and berry picking in Alaska as the animals are busy getting ready for the coming winter and the berry plants give up the last of summer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bounty to those willing to seek it.<\/p>\n

We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll spend three nights in Denali National Park and return to Anchorage late on Saturday, August 20th. We will then take a two-day break before heading down to the Kenai Peninsula for a three-night stay on the Resurrection Trail.<\/p>\n

This trip is designed for students who are healthy, in good shape, and have backcountry experience and access to their own gear, including proper fitting boots and backpacks, cooking equipment, and backpacking tents.<\/p>\n

We will be teaming up with the folks in Denali National Park to provide you with a great educational experience as well. We will have access to rangers with extensive knowledge and expertise in all things Denali.<\/p>\n

If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re willing to endure a little time away from the comforts of home to take in the treats of the Alaska late summer wilderness, this intensive is for YOU!<\/p>\n

Fees are yet to be determined<\/p>\n


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